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Name	Spanish Mastiff	Cane Corso	Mastiff
Origins	Spain	Italy	England
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Group	Guard Dogs	Working Dogs	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mastín de España Mastin de Extremadura Mastin de la Mancha Mastin de Leon Mastin Espanol	Cane Di Macellaio Cane Corz	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Which is the smallest dog, Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Giant	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Cane Corso? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff weight comparison:	Male: 185-220 pounds (90-100 kg), Female: 145-170 pounds (52-77 kg)	Male: 99-110 pounds (45-50 kg), Female: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 202.5 pounds (95 kg), Female: 157.5 pounds (64.5 kg)	Male: 104.5 pounds (47.5 kg), Female: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff height comparison:	28-35 inches (72-88 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	31.5 inches (80 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1500-$2000	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Average: The Spanish Mastiff is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Cane Corso is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Cane Corso dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff trainability comparison.	Spanish Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff behavior/temperament comparison:	Intelligent Affectionate Selfish Determined Noble	Courageous Loyal Social Cheerful Quiet	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff?	High: Spanish Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Cane Corso dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff social needs comparison:	Spanish Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Cane Corso dogs are a social breed. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Spanish Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Cane Corso dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff playfulness comparison:	Average: Spanish Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Cane Corsos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff?	Low to Average: The Spanish Mastiff rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Cane Corso barks none to minimal. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Spanish Mastiff breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Cane Corso breed in the home.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Spanish Mastiff dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Cane Corso dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Cane Corso dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Spanish Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Cane Corso bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Spanish Mastiff has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff mouthiness comparison:	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff health comparison. Which is the healthier: Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff?	Spanish Mastiffs tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Cane Corsos are commonly healthy dogs.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Hypothyroidism Bloat Heart Problems Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Obesity Dental Problems Panosteitis Joint Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Entropion Cherry Eye Ectropion Arthritis Demodectic Mange	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Spanish Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Cane Corso should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff lifespan comparison. How long do Spanish Mastiff, Cane Corso and Mastiff breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Spanish Mastiff: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Cane Corso: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff energy level comparison:	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Cane Corso dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Spanish Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.	Cane Corso dogs have an average exercise need.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Spanish Mastiff dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Cane Corso dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: If you are feeding a high-quality dry food, your Corso will probably eat 4 to 5 cups a day.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Spanish Mastiff breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cane Corso's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff coat comparison:	Dense Thick Straight	Dense	Dense
Colors What are the original Spanish Mastiff, Cane Corso and Mastiff color?	Black Fawn Sable Yellow Brindle	Black Gray Red Fawn Brindle Chestnut	Fawn Brindle Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Spanish Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Cane Corso requires minimal grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or {name3 shedding:	Spanish Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Cane Corso dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff?	High 🔼 The Spanish Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Cane Corso has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Spanish Mastiff drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Cane Corso drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.	Cane Corso dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Which dog is more friendly?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Cane Corso dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Cane Corso dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff?	Spanish Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Cane Corso dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff?	Yes Spanish Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Cane Corso dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Spanish Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Cane Corso is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Spanish Mastiffs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Cane Corsos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Spanish Mastiff or Cane Corso or Mastiff? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff?	Not really Spanish Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Cane Corso breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Spanish Mastiff and Cane Corso and Mastiff have?	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Spanish Mastiff vs Cane Corso vs Mastiff Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2010 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association Foundation Stock Service	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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